New study tests exercise as a Drug-Free way to boost leg blood flow in seniors
NCT ID NCT07330635
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether different exercise programs can improve blood flow in the legs of older adults with poor circulation. About 425 participants will be split into groups doing either mixed exercise, high-intensity rowing, or vibration exercise for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if these exercises can help with mobility and reduce the risk of chronic wounds, offering a safer alternative to medications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise programs (mixed exercise, high-intensity rowing, vibration exercise)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a safe, drug-free way to improve leg circulation and mobility in older adults, potentially reducing falls and chronic wounds.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no prior results, and the benefits may vary widely among individuals. Exercise may be too strenuous for some frail participants.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 425 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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20 to 95 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: General criteria (applied to all participants): Willingness to participate in this study and comply with all study procedures. Able to perform basic physical activity and complete lower limb circulatory and functional assessments. Normal cognitive function sufficient to understand instructions and provide informed consent. Group-specific criteria: Young Adults (Control Group):Aged 20-40 years.No known chronic diseases or peripheral circulatory disorders.Considered healthy volunteers. Older Adults (Healthy Elderly Group):Aged 65-95 years.No major chronic diseases affecting lower limb circulation. Older Adults with Chronic Disease (Impaired Circulation Group):Aged 65-95 years.Diagnosed with one or more conditions known to impair peripheral circulation, including but not limited to peripheral arterial disease (e.g., atherosclerosis, thromboangiitis obliterans), chronic venous insufficiency (e.g., varicose veins), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia. Exclusion Criteria: Recent acute lower limb injury resulting in tissue exudation, swelling, or other conditions that prevent safe participation in the assessment or intervention procedures.
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Locations
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National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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